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5.5.1 How to navigate your SEABOB
Hold on to the two Control Grips on the SEABOB secure-
ly. The force of acceleration can be very high, especially
when starting. In order to fully utilize the performance
potential of the SEABOB, the use of the optionally avail-
able pilot belt system is recommended. This ensures
comfortable driving, even at high power. Before using
the pilot belt system, it is important that you read the
"Information Sheet for Pilot Belt System".
1. Lie down on the SEABOB facing forward. Stretch your
arms out completely, and grab on to the Control Grips
firmly.
2. Use the green and red buttons to select the desired
Power Level. To increase the Power Level, tap the
green button (repeatedly). To decrease the Power
Level, tap the red button (repeatedly).
3. To start, set the power to Power Level 1 (lowest
gear). Push the Trigger against the Control Grip, and
hold it there. The motor starts, and the SEABOB be-
gins moving.
5.5 Operation on the water surface
Both before and during operation, observe the
safety information provided in Chapter 1 as well as
that listed below:
• Operate the SEABOB defensively and safely at all
times.
• Only use the SEABOB in sheltered waters and when
accompanied by others or under the constant supervi-
sion of another person who can provide immediate
assistance in case of emergency. Arrange to have a
boat accompany you if you wish to operate the craft
farther away from shore.
• Do not operate the SEABOB in strong currents, a
heavy swell, strong wind or impaired visibility.
• Only operate the craft when it is light outside and the
weather is good. Always check the weather forecast
before you set out, and pay close attention to local
weather conditions.
• Maintain a safe distance (minimum 5 m / 17 ft) from
other persons, watercrafts and obstacles. Danger of
collision and injury!
• The water must be at least 1 m / 3.5 ft deep. Operat-
ing the craft in water that is less than 1 m / 3.5 ft deep
may cause injury to you or damage to the SEABOB as
a result of hitting underwater objects (particularly if
there are rocky bottoms, reefs and stones). Stay away
from the immediate shore, and never attempt to steer
the SEABOB onto the beach, shore or onto land of any
kind. If the SEABOB comes into contact with the sea
bed, it may, as a result of the very high suction power
of the jet drive, become attached to the ground and
jerk to a halt. Risk of collision and injury!
• Make sure that there are no aquatic plants or floating
objects in the water that could get into the jet chan-
nel and damage or jam the motor or impeller.
Pushing the Trigger against the Control Grip
